Epic Whizz®
My Heart Tickles
Understanding emotions, medical awareness, empathy and kindness, self-acceptance, connection with others, perspective and sensitivity, courage and resilience, celebrating uniqueness
Reading age: 9-13 years
Language: English
Publisher: Epic Whizz Inc.
ISBN:
978-1989748220 (eBook)
979-8801421018 (paperback)
A young child with a heart condition relies on a ventricular assist device (VAD) to help his heart function. Whenever something or someone deeply moves him—whether joy, kindness, or wonder—his VAD creates a gentle tickling sensation. Believing his heart is “tickling,” he begins to explore emotions in a way that is uniquely his own. Through this special experience, he discovers that hearts do more than beat—they feel, respond, and connect.
As he learns to understand his emotions, the child also discovers the beauty of differences. His story encourages readers to be compassionate, to appreciate the diverse ways people experience the world, and to recognize that everyone’s heart expresses feelings in its own special way. Warm, thoughtful, and deeply human, this picture book inspires understanding, empathy, and meaningful connection.
